July 12 / 16.25 Dundalk (AW)

16.25

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  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 16 runners
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View Restaurant At Dundalk Stadium Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

(Won)

  • Win: £8.10
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 435023 CD BF

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
First reserve; C&D winner ran two fine races a day apart at Bellewstown last week and should be involved if getting a run.
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4th

1

(16)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

The Bog Bank

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: T G McCourt

Dual C&D winner won her eighth race in total when got back to form at Gowran last time over this trip; runs off her 5lb lower AW mark and though has a tough draw should be involved again.

4/1

1st

3

(18)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

The Bog Bank

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: T G McCourt

Seven wins between turf and AW; not a bad run at her beloved Bellewstown last time; down 1lb and has a chance; ran well enough here behind Sierra De Gredos in June.

6/1

4th

3

(6)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

17:25 Bellewstown

The Bog Bank

10st 2lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

Won a division of this race last year and Down Royal win in June was a seventh win in all; struggled since off revised mark so more needed.

14/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 384504 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
C&D winner off 2lb lower in February and generally consistent in defeat since; was unlucky in running at Leopardstown last time and should have a major shout today.
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7th

6

(5)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Numidia

9st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Peter Lawlor

Beaten a long way on turf in his last two races but he's much better on the AW and wasn't beaten far here in March; considered.

13/2

13th

7

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Numidia

9st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Peter Lawlor

Has a much better record on AW; three-time Dundalk winner, most recently over 2m last November; 1-28 on turf; towards the rear at Gowran last month.

20/1

12th

5

(16)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 5f 160y

19:48 Gowran Park

Numidia

9st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Peter Lawlor

More effective at Dundalk; not beaten far in fourth in a 2m handicap there on latest; 1-27 record on turf is a negative.

10/1

15/2

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 003300

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Three-time AW winner in UK was a close third over C&D in April but was well beaten on soft ground twice since; will be more at home back here and can go well despite wide draw.
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14th

3

(3)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Boadicea Belle

9st 13lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Matthew J Smith

towards rear

7/1

14th

10

(8)

8th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 42y

18:52 Leopardstown

Boadicea Belle

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Matthew J Smith

Was gaining second win of the season when scoring over C&D in June off 55; decent enough run off 7lb higher at Down Royal so remains of interest.

12/1

13/2

Form: 682764 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner here up to 1m; came back from an absence with a fine run at Limerick, albeit off a lower turf mark; should be involved.
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10th

15

(6)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Tynamite

8st 11lb

J: Rebecca Parsons

T: David Marnane

Veteran is a six-time AW winner but 0-33 on turf; no success since December 2023 and never involved on seasonal return at Killarney 20 days ago; others preferred.

20/1

10th

15

(18)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Tynamite

8st 10lb

J: Rebecca Parsons

T: David Marnane

Veteran; six AW wins but is 0-32 on turf and doesn't arrive here in the best of form.

33/1

14

(4)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:20 Cork

Tynamite

8st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Six AW wins but is 0-31 on turf and has to put three below par runs behind him.

20/1

5th
11 (8)
Blue Wood

7/1

Form: 731800 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark off 1lb lower over 7f here in April but has been below that level on turf since; of some interest back to this surface.
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10

(10)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Blue Wood

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: Kevin Michael Smith

One of two for the yard; both wins have been at 7f; cut out most of the running when third at Down Royal (7f) last month; doesn't look particularly well treated back on the AW, though.

9/1

16

(4)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 26y

16:24 Down Royal

Blue Wood

8st 7lb

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Second reserve; is out of form and a tough task from 9lb out of the handicap.

Form: 402818 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Nine-time winner, including five times at this track; won at Down Royal last month but was below form at Bellewstown last week; however, is off a 5lb lower AW mark, so a chance if bouncing back.
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13th

12

(14)

27th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Sunset Nova

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Ten wins, including six at this track; has been below form last number of starts and need to see more spark before supporting.

22/1

10th

12

(2)

20th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sunset Nova

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Four of his 10 wins have come here, with last one over 7f last December; has a shout if back to form after a break.

12/1

Form: 7-7660 C

Last run: 138 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Had been regressive here last winter/spring and is rated only 40.
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12

(4)

1st Dec 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Red Cymbal

9st 3lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: James McAuley

C&D winner in early 2020 and pick of recent form when third to Inishmot Prince over C&D in October; lots to find on run here a fortnight ago though; 2lb wrong.

20/1

12th

15

(3)

15th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Red Cymbal

8st 8lb

T: James McAuley

First reserve; C&D winner in early 2020 and pick of recent form when third to Inishmot Prince over C&D last month, both 7f runs since not so good so will appreciate return to 5f; 1lb wrong.

10th

13

(17)

8th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Red Cymbal

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: James McAuley

Sole win since 2017 came here in 2020; has managed two placed efforts in recent months (at Laytown and this venue) but his long losing sequence may continue.

10/1

12/1

Form: 06-200

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Maiden has run well enough in defeat at times, including at this track; wasn't beaten all that far in blinkers at Cork last time; headgear removed and 5lb lower; a squeak.
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12th

11

(4)

16th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 100y

19:10 Gowran Park

Khattaat

9st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: Paul W Flynn

Maiden has run well enough in defeat at times although fair bit of improvement needed on this season's form (well-backed favourite last time); new headgear combination tried.

9/1

8th

7

(3)

12th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:25 Dundalk (AW)

Khattaat

9st 5lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Paul W Flynn

Maiden has run well enough in defeat at times, including at this track; wasn't beaten all that far in blinkers at Cork last time; headgear removed and 5lb lower; a squeak.

12/1

Form: 0-5720 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Dual winner over 1m2f here and a solid runner-up again in March; slowly away and never involved back on turf last time but will be more at home back to this surface.
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11th

5

(2)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

13:40 Dundalk (AW)

Happaugue

9st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

towards rear

9/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 65926

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Ran well in a C&D maiden in March and best run since was when second over 1m4f in a Tipperary handicap; below that level at Down Royal since but this is a big step down in trip.
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11th

23

(4)

14th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Areana

8st 7lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Has returned from 260-day absence in the form of her life for new yard, making all for today's rider to win over this trip at both Naas and Down Royal (good) in blinkers; up an aggregate of 16lb but remains 7lb out of handicap in this much higher grade.

33/1

1st

10

(2)

5th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 145y

18:54 Down Royal

Areana

9st 7lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Some AW form for previous yard and immediate return for current yard on returning from 260-day absence at Naas last month when making all in apprentice handicap over this trip (good) in first-time blinkers; 9lb rise but no surprise if she made a bold follow-up bid.

9/2

25/1

Form: 70-080

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Rated only 39 and was poor in first-time cheekpieces last time; not easy to fancy.
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11th

13

(12)

12th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:25 Dundalk (AW)

Little Trigger

8st 12lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: P F McEnery

Rated only 39 and was poor in first-time cheekpieces last time; not easy to fancy.

25/1

17

(9)

6th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 198y

17:25 Bellewstown

Little Trigger

9st 1lb

J: Amy Jo Hayes

T: P F McEnery

Second reserve; poor maiden now rated 39 on turf and hard to see him making an impact.

18

(8)

4th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 59y

17:50 Roscommon

Little Trigger

9st 0lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: P F McEnery

Reserve; yet to place in ten starts and opposable despite showing the odd bit of promise.

12/1

Form: 00-300

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 22 starts but went close over 7f here in April off 2lb higher; well below that level in two turf runs since but has squeak back here.
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14th

11

(10)

15th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:05 Dundalk (AW)

Lily Like

8st 7lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Donal Kinsella

24-race maiden; poor run of form at present but C&D third back in April off 52 was a good run so not one to totally rule out, despite being 2lb wrong here.

16/1

14th

16

(8)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:57 Curragh

Lily Like

8st 12lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Donal Kinsella

slowly into stride, towards rear

20/1

14/1

Form: 008745

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
A long time since he has won a race but not bad efforts on turf the last twice.
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10th

7

(4)

12th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Laytown

Kratos

10st 3lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: John C McConnell

Only beaten just over a length when fourth over this trip at Down Royal in June and that run would give him claims; never involved last couple of outings over 1m.

12/1

13th

14

(15)

29th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 187y

16:35 Bellewstown

Kratos

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: John C McConnell

towards rear

25/1

Form: 007-9

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Showed little in three maidens last year and wasn't much better on handicap debut on return; needs to have improved plenty from that.
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16th

9

(3)

26th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Naas

Estella Bella

9st 4lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M Halford & T Collins

in touch with leaders on inner

20/1

14th

4

(9)

12th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:25 Dundalk (AW)

Estella Bella

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

Showed little in three maidens last year and wasn't much better on handicap debut on return; needs to have improved plenty from that.

12/1

9th

8

(9)

18th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Gowran Park

Estella Bella

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: M Halford & T Collins

towards rear

14/1

Form: 000000 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Has been sharply regressive in the last year and can't be fancied, even off a rapidly falling mark.
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14th

12

(16)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

River Derwent

8st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Has made the frame in four of his last six starts but now on a two-year losing sequence; beaten around 8l in fourth at Roscommon; allowance should be made for interference suffered under two furlongs down.

10/1

4th

11

(2)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

River Derwent

9st 0lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Last win was over C&D two years ago; lot lower in the ratings now, with good reason, albeit made the frame in winter AW handicaps won by subsequent improvers.

14/1

14th

13

(14)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Cork

River Derwent

9st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Three-time AW winner and last of two turf wins came in Roscommon handicap nearly two years ago (off 61); AW form over the winter wasn't bad so can't be ruled out.

14/1

Form: 353532 BF

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; no wins since his 2yo days in UK but has been broadly consistent in the last while; two cracking runs at Bellewstown a day apart, over this trip and 5f; a player if getting in.
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4th

9

(6)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Gowran Park

Scarlet Dancer

9st 2lb

J: Cian Fahy

T: John C McConnell

Front-runner back to form this summer off reduced mark, winning at Roscommon and most recently seasonal-best when dominating from some way out in beating a well-backed favourite over this trip at Leopardstown last week from an unfavourable draw; could take some beating again here.

9/4

1st

14

(16)

8th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 42y

18:52 Leopardstown

Scarlet Dancer

9st 4lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Front-runner won over this trip at Roscommon and ran well over shorter at Naas; seemingly beaten fair and square at Gowran latest however so handicapper may have his measure; wide draw here a negative.

8/1

7th

5

(2)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:52 Gowran Park

Scarlet Dancer

9st 11lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

started quickly, led, headed under 2f out

10/1

Non-runners

River Derwent, Scarlet Dancer

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €47.60
Straight Forecast €45.18
Tricast €417.33
Trifecta €298.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

Areana

SPOTLIGHT:

Numidia

The Irish Sun:

Kratos

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Sunset Nova